Save Lions Municipal Golf Course

“Muny” is a beloved urban green space and civil rights landmark worthy of protection. Save Muny is dedicated to saving Lions Municipal Golf Course from development and preserving its urban green space, civil rights history, and golf legacy for the enjoyment of future generations of Austinites.

BEN UNVEILS PLAN TO RESTORE MUNY:​As UT ponders Muny’s fate, Crenshaw makes pitch for a grand makeover​​​On February 15th, World Golf Hall of Fame member and two-time Masters Champion Ben Crenshaw unveiled plans to restore and improve historic Lions Municipal Golf Course. Crenshaw has been a long-time advocate for Save Muny and his vision includes retaining the history of the course while improving its playability and enhancing its practice facility.

​“As the complex struggle for racial justice continues to take center stage across America, places like Austin’s Lions Municipal Golf Course have much to teach us about peaceful efforts towards increased human decency and respect,”​- Stephanie Meeks, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

​"Its role as a local civil rights landmark makes it an ideal candidate for preservation and recognition.” - Congressman Lloyd Doggett, 35th District, Texas

“Lions is part of the narrative of racial progress not only in Austin but in the nation. Preserving it almost elevates to a sacred recognition of what took place there. My hope continues to be that the University of Texas will respect the desires of those of us who want it to not be redeveloped. And now with the considered decision of the registry officials, it appears as if our position has been affirmed. It seems to me that some serious weight needs to be given to their decision."- Joseph C. ParkerSenior Pastor, David Chapel Missionary Baptist ChurchAustin, Texas

“Based upon research conducted by the USGA Museum, as well as the work of scholars within the academic community, we believe that the historical significance of this municipal golf course warrants our firm endorsement. Specifically, this research suggests that Lions Municipal in late 1950 became the first course in the South to desegregate shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Sweatt v. Painter”- United States Golf Association